Mid-air selfie stunt: S Korea pilot fined $59K for 2021 fighter jet collision

A South Korean fighter pilot must pay 88 million won in damages after a mid-air collision. The incident occurred in 2021 when the pilot attempted to film his final sortie. He maneuvered dangerously close to another jet while trying to improve camera shots. The collision caused significant damage but no injuries. The pilot’s penalty was reduced due to mitigating factors.